The Saints Academy is a Catholic coeducational school servicing students in PreK through grade 8. Check out our school at www.saintsacademy.org
A candidate for the Intermediate (Grades 3 and 5) teaching positions must be experienced and able to effectively instruct, assess, and support students in their academic and social-emotional growth. Qualified individuals will demonstrate a strong understanding of curriculum development, classroom management, and differentiated instruction to meet the diverse needs of learners.
The Ideal Candidate will:
- Support and uphold the philosophy, values and teachings of a Catholic education and the mission of The Saints Academy.
- Plan and prepare lessons, assignments, instructional materials.
- Serve as a member of the Intermediate Grade Team and collaborate with fellow teachers to help all students meet goals.
- Establish classroom environment and practices that encourage and constantly strengthen a strong, positive Catholic culture throughout the school.
- Set ambitious, measurable, and realistic goals for students.
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs and interests.
- Monitor appropriate use and care of equipment, textbooks, materials, and facilities.
- The teacher develops curriculum maps and instructional plans guided by the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, while also incorporating additional resources and approaches to meet student needs beyond the scope of the frameworks.
- Confer with parents and students regarding progress/challenges; arrange and participate in teacher-parent or teacher-student conferences whenever indicated for the welfare of the student.
- Fulfill all record-keeping and other administrative duties in a timely manner.
- Attend and actively participates in staff/faculty, family meetings, etc. and provides input regarding the planning of instruction goals, objectives and methods.
- Actively participate in professional development courses/classes offered to improve skill and knowledge.
- Perform other duties as deemed appropriate by the principal (morning duty, bulletin boards, and Monthly Mass preparation, etc)
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree required
MA Department of Education Licensure
Knowledge of the John Collins writing program preferred
Experience integrating technology into the learning environment
Verbal and written communication skills
A willingness to be flexible
At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
Master degree preferred.
Citizenship, residency or work visa required